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Mathius

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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #75 on: October 01, 2012, 03:53:54 PM »
@jeffhlewis

So, what is this really good retro gaming store downtown that you speak of?

I'll say this much; they have a boxed Soldier Blade. :wink:

...for way too much money. :(


I'll bring some PCE/Turbo trades plus some other trades for other systems.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #76 on: October 01, 2012, 05:13:40 PM »
I think they wanted $250 for it last time I was there.  Tack on another 25.00 for sales tax 10.25%.  I think Chicago is tied with L.A. for the highest sales tax in the nation.

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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #77 on: October 01, 2012, 06:05:54 PM »
Are y'all talking about People Play Games on Clark Street?

I've never been there, but I would like to check them out.

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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #78 on: October 01, 2012, 06:08:23 PM »
Are y'all talking about People Play Games on Clark Street?

I've never been there, but I would like to check them out.

I think that is the one. It's the one downtown. I am not positive that a trip would be doable since it takes several hours to get there. That will be Chany and D-Dan's call.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #79 on: October 02, 2012, 03:43:44 AM »
People Play Games is a neat store as they have quite a diverse selection of games for different systems. The prices can be hit or miss with some of the rarer games such as the one Mathius alluded to above. The most difficult thing about People Play Games is parking and especially the commute. If you try going there in the late evening or at night, it is a nightmare.

As far as the Friday trip is concerned before the fest, I will talk it over with Dan and see if it's doable. It also depends on what time people will be arriving in town and where they will be staying at for purposes of carpooling. I'll keep you guys updated.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #80 on: October 02, 2012, 06:57:23 AM »
Are y'all talking about People Play Games on Clark Street?

I've never been there, but I would like to check them out.

I think that is the one. It's the one downtown. I am not positive that a trip would be doable since it takes several hours to get there. That will be Chany and D-Dan's call.

I'll have my truck (driving down from Milwaukee but staying overnight) so if anyone would like to carpool over to People Play Games I'm down. I can fit about 5 total unless you guys want to pile into the truck bed, haha.

Did we decide on a hotel location? I'm ready to book but I want to make sure I'm staying in the same place as everyone else. Last time I strayed from the group I wound up in the honeymoon suite at the comfort inn at Lombard. Quite the uh...experience.

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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #81 on: October 02, 2012, 01:46:55 PM »
PPG is worth visiting. I could take three with me if anyone is interested. I'm in Northwest IN.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #82 on: October 03, 2012, 10:47:53 AM »
PPG is worth visiting. I could take three with me if anyone is interested. I'm in Northwest IN.

I'm in Northwest Indiana as well, and I've been wanting to make a trip up to PPG, but I just haven't found the time yet.

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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #83 on: October 03, 2012, 11:18:11 AM »
Also - BlueBMW - I'm shooting to have your SMS mod done by then. I'll hand deliver it for ya!

Haha no rush on that!

good - because I just realized that I put my last available FM chip in Mati's SMS haha. I just ordered a new batch; should be here in about 2 months. sorry for the delay man!

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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #84 on: October 03, 2012, 11:35:29 AM »
PPG is worth visiting. I could take three with me if anyone is interested. I'm in Northwest IN.

I'm in Northwest Indiana as well, and I've been wanting to make a trip up to PPG, but I just haven't found the time yet.

Wow! And I thought Keith Courage and me were the only PCFX members from Indiana.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #85 on: October 03, 2012, 01:08:29 PM »
Also - BlueBMW - I'm shooting to have your SMS mod done by then. I'll hand deliver it for ya!

Haha no rush on that!

good - because I just realized that I put my last available FM chip in Mati's SMS haha. I just ordered a new batch; should be here in about 2 months. sorry for the delay man!

As ive said, no rush.  :)
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #86 on: October 04, 2012, 05:02:45 PM »
Just found out today I might have to miss this. I might have to fly out to savanha, Georgia for a job interview that Friday. I'll know for sure next week.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #87 on: October 04, 2012, 05:48:15 PM »
Just found out today I might have to miss this. I might have to fly out to savanha, Georgia for a job interview that Friday. I'll know for sure next week.

Keep us updated. Hope you can make it, but I am sure there will be other Turbofests in the future.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #88 on: October 04, 2012, 06:50:05 PM »
I'm in Northwest Indiana as well, and I've been wanting to make a trip up to PPG, but I just haven't found the time yet.

It's definitively worth the trip. If subsequent trips are worth it, well, that's up to you to decide.
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Re: Octurbofest
« Reply #89 on: October 05, 2012, 10:10:02 AM »
If you guys meet somewhere to go to stores I might go with.  I don't want to drive downtown though I hate that.
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